Rhabdornis, Starlings, and Mynas
Brahminy Starling
Sturnia pagodarum
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Rhabdornis, Starlings, and Mynas (Sturnidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The brahminy starling or brahminy myna (Sturnia pagodarum) is a member of the starling family of birds. It is usually seen in pairs or small flocks in open habitats on the plains of the Indian subcontinent.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Eastern Afghanistan to Bangladesh, southern Nepal, India, and Sri Lanka.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Continents
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Brahminy starling
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
